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Highlands, Iceland1,090 m elevation
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Núpur

Highlands, Iceland1,090 m elevation

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Núpur rises to 1,090 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 71st highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Hrafnagil, 90 km away.

Map of Núpur

Núpur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7810°N, 17.9173°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
1,090 m above sea level
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 89.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
205 km in a straight line
What else is close
49 mapped places within 20 km

Núpur weather and conditions

At Núpur in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -6°C), snow, wind 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Núpur?
Núpur is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Núpur without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Núpur?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Núpur?
Núpur is 1,090 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Öxl2 km
  2. 2Fagrafell3 km
  3. 3Tungnafellsjökull5 km
  4. 4Tungnafell5 km
  5. 5Háhyrna6 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell
34 km·~40 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Víti
63 km·~76 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja
64 km·~76 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Sundlaug
66 km·~80 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
9 km·~11 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Laugafell
34 km·~40 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
61 km·~73 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
67 km·~80 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
99 km·~119 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
99 km·~119 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
100 km·~120 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
100 km·~120 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
92 km·~111 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn
97 km·~116 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Leiruvegur
99 km·~119 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata
99 km·~119 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →
#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →
#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

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